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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Orange and Rhubarb Oatmeal Porridge

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...We've had rain for two days now. I'm talking periodic deluge, not the rare and gentle sprinkle that's usually associated with summers here in Oregon. Mornings are cold and it just seems weird to be running around in a lumberjack's hoodie trying to keep warm. It's July for Pete's sake. Now, I don't want to start a rumor, but I have a really uneasy feeling that summer has been stolen. Just the thought sends shivers up and down my spine. Our grandchildren will soon be here, and the thought of all of us housebound on this hillside is enough to make grown men weep. The Silver Fox has refused permission to publish the grown man weeping photo I planned to insert here, but to stay in my good graces he agreed to sample an oatmeal dish that I've been wanting to try. I've just been given the thumbs-up, so I can share it with you. The recipe was developed for Eating Well magazine. I've made some changes to their version because I thought the orange juice used in the recipe overpowered the other ingredients. In order to retain an orange flavor, I replaced the juice with a bit of zest and I think it worked well. This is a very nice way to start a damp and chilly day. The original recipe, Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge, can be found here. My version follows. I hope you will try it. The recipe can, of course, be doubled.

Directions:Combine milk, zest, oats, rhubarb, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook at a very gentle bubble, stirring frequently, until oats and rhubarb are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in sweetener to taste. Top with nuts. Yield: 2 servings.

Mary, let me assure you that summer has not been stolen. It is right here in the midwest. I am one limp noodle! In fact, I'm just going to be visiting my food blogging friends instead of cooking. Please set a place for me on your blog. I'll be happy to start with the porridge!

Oh, Mary, I think Texas stole your summer and added it to ours!! We are having a crazy hot one (or two, if we have yours)! I would sure send part of it to you if I could. I had to laugh at the homebound thought being enough to cause a grown man to weep! LOL! I can certainly understand that. The porridge sounds fabulous... just in a few more months. Hope it warms up for you as it cools down for us. blessings ~ tanna

Sorry to hear the weather is "under the weather" in Oregon, Mary..haha..In Montreal it's been scorching HOT!I love your porridge recipe,I will keep it for a bit later though due to the temperature...Maria and I have an award for you to claim at our blog, have a great evening!

Is there a difference between porridge and oatmeal? Porridge always makes me think of Dickens novels and poverty. They thought back then that they were eating badly, when in fact it is so healthy for you, only I guess they didn't know it then.

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